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El Niño: How it will impact food and beverage

The weather phenomenon has begun and F&B needs to prepare for the worst

Summer Fancy Food Show

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Walmart debunks 3 myths that deter emerging brands

Walmart executives challenge common assumptions about national distribution, premium positioning and the retailer’s shopper base, and share the performance metrics they say matter most after launch

Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food

The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?

The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?

Monster chases global energy drink growth with Coca-Cola distribution muscle

Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue

Do GLP-1s dull taste or enhance it?

How GLP-1s influence taste is a complex picture. Here’s what food and beverage manufacturers need to know

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3 make or break factors for Asian brands in the West

The western world is home to many of the world’s most established food brands, so what strategies can Asian brands use to crack desirable markets like Europe or the US?

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Are some ultra-processed foods good for you?

Not all UPFs are created equal, and a new expert panel says federal regulators should draw a clear line between those that are harmful and those that doctors recommend

Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found

Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns

Added fibre: Why fortification is harder than it looks

Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture

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Sweet proteins gain global momentum with latest regulatory win

Amai Proteins’ sweet protein secures regulatory approval in Singapore after recent US nod

AgNavigator: same agtech backbone, bigger industry picture

William Reed, publisher of FoodNavigator, has unveiled a new title for its market-leading agtech and agrifood title

What sustainability looks like in olive oil today

How does a sustainable supply chain work in a category rooted in ancient agriculture but facing modern global demand?

Science Shorts: Alt dairy 2.0, personalised nutrition, and smart innovation

Alt dairy 2.0, personalised nutrition, and smart innovation feature in this edition of Science Shorts

Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing

Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered

Can coffee weather the storm?

Extreme climate events are now a huge challenge for the coffee industry.

Iran conflict drains the colour from snack packs

Calbee’s decision to strip colour from its packaging amid naphtha shortages is an early warning that the Iran conflict is beginning to fracture the petrochemical supply chains underpinning the global food industry

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10 ingredients for healthy ageing – What manufacturers need to know

What ingredients do older consumers need?

Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage

The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts

When demand falls but prices rise, who really pays?

From $7 chips to $8 cereal, food pricing is starting to defy logic – and the consequences aren’t falling neatly on one side

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Iran conflict: Is ceasefire too little, too late for global food?

A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran, but much is still uncertain about how long-lasting the impacts of damage done thus far will be and what still lies ahead for the global food sector

Can AI really sort the UPF mess the food industry is facing?

New tools promise sharper answers on ultra-processed foods as regulation struggles to keep up

Stagflation is food manufacturing’s worst-of-both-worlds scenario

Costs are rising again just as consumers start to hesitate and that’s a far more difficult mix than inflation alone.

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

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Beyond disruption: What Big Food actually needs from startups

What separates startups that move forward from the ones that stall?

Fonterra settles over ‘misleading’ Anchor butter claim

The New Zealand co-op has settled a legal dispute with Greenpeace after admitting breach of fair trade laws

Seed oils are out, avocado oil is in – and snack brands are leading the switch

Chip makers are transitioning to avocado oil, due to backlash against seed and vegetable oils

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Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

As conflict disrupts key trade routes and energy supplies, the confectionery sector is among the first to feel the strain. How vulnerable are manufacturers, and what can be done to protect the industry?

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Bakery, snacks and cereals: The next cost shock may start in the Gulf

Geopolitics rarely stays confined to energy markets. Sooner or later, it reaches the food system

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Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?

The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat

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Global formula fallout: The crisis that’s redrawing an industry

The cereulide contamination crisis sent shockwaves through the global infant formula market, accelerating a sector‑wide reckoning on quality, transparency and brand resilience

Cereulide in infant formula: 6 revelations in 24 hours

The infant formula contamination crisis continues to unfold. Here’s what we’ve learnt since yesterday

Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change

As Coca‑Cola enters a pivotal year, the drinks giant is doubling down on digital transformation, bold innovation and a refreshed leadership vision to fuel its next decade of growth

What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?

From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on

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Food makers must listen to ageing populations - or be left behind

As the population changes, food will have to reshape itself around the needs and preferences of its demographics

Candy in the crosshairs

‘Elevated’ arsenic in candy reveals industry-wide food safety and regulatory risks

Even without enforcement action, publicly released contaminant data could fuel lawsuits, consumer confusion and regulatory scrutiny, while also undermining federal oversight

TikTok’s influence on food: How online trends blow up

The social media platform can drive food trends to the point where they move markets

Nestlé ramps up regenerative agriculture with global partnerships

Nestlé’s new sustainability partnerships could redefine regenerative agriculture for the wider industry

Nestlé and Danone shares fall amid infant formula crisis

Infant formula contamination recall is damaging company reputations and hitting shares

Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula recall

The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination

3 must-watch emerging food & drink categories for growth in 2026

Amid the many uncertainties and changes seen by the food industry, we believe these three emerging categories have the potential to drive major change in the coming year

Top 5 trends shaping healthy dairy snacking

From cheese bites to RTD beverages, dairy is primed for success in the healthy snacking space

Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future

As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios

Nestlé’s infant formula recall: What’s next for the industry?

We look at the supply, safety and quality control implications for infant formula manufacturers and ingredient suppliers

Nestlé’s reputation in danger over global infant formula recall

The CPG major faces the biggest product recall in its history - and investors want answers

Sugar, stocks and scrutiny: Mondelez, Kraft and General Mills caught in Trump’s nutrition reset

The market reaction to Donald Trump’s dietary overhaul isn’t about kale versus cookies – it’s about whether Washington has finally decided the packaged food sector needs firmer rules, not friendlier guidance

Nestlé infant formula recall escalates

Nestlé faces global scrutiny as infant formula recall widens over contamination fears

Sports nutrition 2026: Six game-changing trends

Discover the trends shaping performance, recovery, and longevity in the next generation of sports nutrition

Danone becomes the largest B Corp

The achievement gives Danone a competitive advantage over the likes of Nestlé and Unilever and is a boon for investor confidence

Emulsifiers in food and beverage: Market growth and health risks

New research linking omnipresent emulsifiers to gut damage and obesity is raising tough questions for manufacturers

Consumers want better sleep: 5 ingredients for nighttime nutrition

Sleep is a key health goal among consumers globally. The food industry now has an opportunity to meet consumer demands